W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)
Company Info
Highlights
$52.10B
$38.94
27.85
2.37
$17.24B
$6.80B
$2.84B
$868.02 - $1,222.56
$1,063.95
3.08%
3.94
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Performance
Performance Chart
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Returns By Period
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) returned 3.32% year-to-date (YTD) and 14.10% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, GWW delivered an annualized return of 17.95%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.79%.
GWW
3.32%
8.72%
-7.40%
14.10%
32.89%
17.95%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
0.60%
9.64%
-0.54%
11.47%
15.67%
10.79%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of GWW, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.82% | -3.71% | -3.27% | 3.69% | 6.11% | 3.32% | |||||||
| 2024 | 8.08% | 8.90% | 4.50% | -9.43% | 0.23% | -2.09% | 8.26% | 1.04% | 5.47% | 6.78% | 8.85% | -12.55% | 28.21% |
| 2023 | 5.97% | 13.69% | 3.05% | 0.98% | -6.43% | 21.50% | -6.35% | -3.04% | -3.12% | 5.49% | 7.98% | 5.41% | 50.53% |
| 2022 | -4.46% | -3.31% | 8.12% | -3.06% | -2.24% | -6.70% | 19.61% | 2.42% | -11.85% | 19.45% | 3.50% | -7.76% | 8.75% |
| 2021 | -10.76% | 2.71% | 7.57% | 8.13% | 6.98% | -5.23% | 1.50% | -2.09% | -9.37% | 17.82% | 4.30% | 7.65% | 28.80% |
| 2020 | -10.59% | -7.87% | -10.46% | 10.90% | 12.93% | 1.47% | 8.71% | 7.47% | -2.37% | -1.89% | 19.99% | -2.38% | 22.85% |
| 2019 | 4.61% | 3.64% | -1.26% | -6.29% | -6.71% | 2.50% | 8.50% | -5.48% | 8.59% | 3.93% | 3.09% | 6.81% | 22.25% |
| 2018 | 14.14% | -2.53% | 7.92% | -0.33% | 10.32% | -0.19% | 12.37% | 2.56% | 0.94% | -20.55% | 11.10% | -10.09% | 21.69% |
| 2017 | 8.75% | -1.35% | -6.13% | -17.21% | -10.00% | 4.79% | -7.64% | -1.74% | 10.57% | 9.99% | 12.64% | 6.75% | 4.35% |
| 2016 | -2.91% | 10.93% | 7.62% | 0.47% | -2.11% | -0.48% | -3.70% | 5.99% | -2.52% | -7.44% | 11.43% | 0.73% | 17.27% |
| 2015 | -7.47% | 0.91% | -0.46% | 5.35% | -2.80% | -1.53% | -3.36% | -1.80% | -3.77% | -2.33% | -3.97% | 1.02% | -18.91% |
| 2014 | -8.20% | 9.20% | -0.93% | 0.69% | 2.00% | -1.59% | -7.52% | 5.18% | 2.21% | -1.93% | -0.03% | 3.75% | 1.52% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of GWW is 70, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
W.W. Grainger, Inc. provided a 0.78% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $8.41 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 35 consecutive years, earning it the status of a dividend aristocrat.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $8.41 | $8.01 | $7.30 | $6.78 | $6.39 | $5.94 | $5.68 | $5.36 | $5.06 | $4.83 | $4.59 | $4.17 |
Dividend yield | 0.78% | 0.76% | 0.88% | 1.22% | 1.23% | 1.45% | 1.68% | 1.90% | 2.14% | 2.08% | 2.27% | 1.64% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for W.W. Grainger, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $2.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.26 | $4.31 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $1.86 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.05 | $0.00 | $8.01 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $1.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.86 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.86 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.86 | $0.00 | $7.30 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $1.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.72 | $0.00 | $6.78 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $1.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.62 | $0.00 | $6.39 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $1.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.53 | $0.00 | $5.94 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $1.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.44 | $0.00 | $5.68 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $1.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.36 | $0.00 | $5.36 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $1.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.28 | $0.00 | $5.06 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $1.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.22 | $0.00 | $4.83 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $1.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.17 | $0.00 | $4.59 |
| 2014 | $0.93 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.08 | $0.00 | $4.17 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
W.W. Grainger, Inc. has a dividend yield of 0.78%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.
Payout Ratio
W.W. Grainger, Inc. has a payout ratio of 21.45%, which is below the market average. This means W.W. Grainger, Inc. returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the W.W. Grainger, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the W.W. Grainger, Inc. was 56.74%, occurring on Oct 17, 2000. Recovery took 337 trading sessions.
The current W.W. Grainger, Inc. drawdown is 10.80%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -56.74% | Jun 18, 1999 | 338 | Oct 17, 2000 | 337 | Feb 26, 2002 | 675 |
| -41.6% | Aug 22, 2018 | 398 | Mar 23, 2020 | 99 | Aug 12, 2020 | 497 |
| -38.6% | Feb 22, 2017 | 131 | Aug 28, 2017 | 102 | Jan 24, 2018 | 233 |
| -37.48% | Jul 16, 2007 | 343 | Nov 19, 2008 | 225 | Oct 13, 2009 | 568 |
| -36.49% | Oct 5, 1987 | 18 | Oct 28, 1987 | 589 | Feb 27, 1990 | 607 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of W.W. Grainger, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of W.W. Grainger, Inc., comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 3.9% positive surprise.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how W.W. Grainger, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for GWW, comparing it with other companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. Currently, GWW has a P/E ratio of 27.9. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for GWW compared to other companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. GWW currently has a PEG ratio of 2.4. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for GWW relative to other companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. Currently, GWW has a P/S ratio of 3.0. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for GWW in comparison with other companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. Currently, GWW has a P/B value of 14.8. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
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